In this episode of the Verified Podcast by Bitcoin Suisse, hosts Dominic Weibel and Wolfgang Vitale dive deep into the future of AI and blockchain with Trent McConaghy, a visionary entrepreneur who's been at the forefront of both fields for over 25 years.

This fascinating conversation explores the intersection of AI and blockchain, the path toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI), and how brain-computer interfaces might be humanity's bridge to staying relevant in an age of super-intelligent machines. Trent shares his unique perspective on sovereign AI, the energy bottlenecks facing AI development, and his bold vision for human enhancement through high-bandwidth brain-computer interfaces.

From Ocean Protocol to the future of human consciousness, this episode challenges conventional thinking about what it means to be human in an age of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence. It's a mind-expanding discussion that'll leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the future.

In this episode of the Verified Podcast by Bitcoin Suisse, hosts Dominic and Laurent welcome back Matthew Sigel, head of digital asset research at VanEck. They discuss the rising dominance of Bitcoin, Bitcoin's resilience, and its performance compared to traditional assets. Matthew provides insights into the evolution of VanEck's digital asset strategies, including Bitcoin ETFs and a new Node fund focusing on companies engaged in blockchain technology. The conversation delves into Bitcoin's market cap, correlations with traditional risk assets, the future of corporate Bitcoin treasury strategies, and the increasing institutional demand for Bitcoin ETFs. They also touch on the interplay between Bitcoin mining and AI, challenges related to Bitcoin's security budget, and regulatory developments impacting the digital assets landscape. Finally, Matthew offers a hypothetical approach to constructing an on-chain portfolio with a focus on Bitcoin and a diversified selection of other digital assets.


In this episode of the Verified Podcast by Bitcoin Suisse, dYdX CEO Charles d'Haussy discusses their journey from Ethereum to a sovereign chain, the evolution of DeFi, and his vision for the future of decentralized derivatives trading.

The conversation explores recent market dynamics, regulatory shifts, and strategies for expanding DeFi adoption through strategic partnerships with CeFi platforms.